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Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure (ASX: ALL) Stock Update – 4 December 2025: Price Action, Earnings Strength and ESG Momentum

Aristocrat Leisure shares traded at A$57.90 intraday on 4 December 2025, down from A$58.62 the previous session and about 15% lower year-to-date. The company reported FY25 revenue of A$6.3 billion, up 11%, and NPATA of A$1.6 billion, up 12%. Technical analysts upgraded the stock to “Hold/Accumulate” but forecast a possible further drop to A$44–A$50 over the next three months.
4 December 2025
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National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

National Australia Bank (ASX:NAB) Stock Outlook – December 4, 2025: Share Price, Dividend and 2026 Forecasts

NAB shares traded around A$40.40–A$40.50 intraday on 4 December, about 10% below their November peak. FY25 results showed statutory net profit fell 2.9% to A$6.76 billion, with cash earnings flat at A$7.09 billion. Loan impairment charges rose 14% to A$833 million, while non-performing loans increased to 1.55%, mainly from business banking.
4 December 2025
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Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths (ASX: LYC) Stock on 4 December 2025: Power Shocks, Heavy Rare Earths and the 2026 Outlook

Lynas Rare Earths shares traded at A$14.10 on 4 December 2025, valuing the company near A$14–15 billion, after more than doubling from a 52-week low but still down 35% from October highs. Net profit for FY25 fell to A$8 million from A$84.5 million a year earlier, missing forecasts. Quarterly revenue rose to A$200.2 million as new heavy rare earths output began. No dividend declared.
4 December 2025
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ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB) Share Price, Latest Announcements and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

ARB Corporation shares traded at $32.8–$33.0 on December 4, 2025, near the lower half of their 52-week range. The company lifted CEO Lachlan McCann’s fixed pay to about $1.39 million, effective October 1. ARB also announced the proposed issue of 22,739 performance rights to senior executives, representing potential dilution of about 0.03%.
4 December 2025
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New ‘Home Orchard’ Guide and FOSS Pathways Science Curriculum Signal Research-Backed Shift in Gardens and Classrooms

New ‘Home Orchard’ Guide and FOSS Pathways Science Curriculum Signal Research-Backed Shift in Gardens and Classrooms

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources released a second edition of The Home Orchard, expanding guidance for home growers on deciduous fruit and nut trees. School Specialty’s new FOSS Pathways science curriculum for grades PreK–5 received a Parent and Teacher Choice Award. Both launches reflect ongoing changes in home gardening and science education.
4 December 2025
Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend DRP Update, FY25 Results and 2026 Outlook

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend DRP Update, FY25 Results and 2026 Outlook

Westpac shares traded at A$37.36–37.40 on December 4, near the top of their 12-month range after a 27% gain this year. FY25 net profit was about A$7.0 billion, down 2% but above analyst consensus. The bank declared a full-year dividend of A$1.53 per share, offering a cash yield of about 4.1%. Operating expenses rose 9% to A$11.9 billion, driven by restructuring and technology spending.
4 December 2025
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Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra (ASX: TLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, Buyback and 2026 Forecasts

Telstra shares traded at A$4.88 early afternoon on December 4, down 0.7% for the day but up 22% over 12 months. The company confirmed it has repurchased 1.77 million shares as part of a new A$1 billion buyback. Market cap stands at A$55.3 billion, with a dividend yield just under 4%. Analyst ratings remain mixed, with a recent “Hold” and A$4.80 price target.
4 December 2025
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Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) Share Price, Takeover Fallout and 2026 Outlook – 4 December 2025

Santos Limited (ASX: STO) closed just below A$6.60 on 4 December 2025, trading in a narrow A$6.50–6.65 range after the collapse of an $18.7 billion takeover bid by ADNOC in September. Shares are down 2–3% year-on-year, underperforming the ASX 200. Market cap stands at about A$21.2 billion, with a trailing P/E of 13–14 and a dividend yield near 6%.
4 December 2025
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Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) Share Price on 4 December 2025: Record Profits, Lithium JV and What Analysts Expect Next

Evolution Mining closed at A$11.90 on 3 December 2025, near all-time highs after record FY25 results and surging gold prices. Shares have more than doubled in a year, outperforming the sector by 118% and the ASX 200 by 136%. FY25 net profit after tax rose 119% to A$926 million. Brokers warn the stock now trades ahead of most valuation models.
4 December 2025
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Binance Junior: First Crypto App for Kids Aged 6–17 Sparks Industry-Wide Debate

Binance Junior: First Crypto App for Kids Aged 6–17 Sparks Industry-Wide Debate

Binance launched Binance Junior, a parent-controlled crypto app and savings account for users aged 6–17, at Blockchain Week Dubai on December 3, 2025. The app allows children to save and send crypto within strict limits set by verified parents, but blocks trading and external withdrawals. The rollout has triggered debate, with supporters citing financial literacy and critics warning of exposure to risky assets.
4 December 2025
ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX: ANZ) on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Dividend, AGM Pay Revolt and 2026 Outlook

ANZ Group shares traded just above A$35 on 4 December, up 1% from the previous close, with a market cap near A$106 billion. The bank reported a 10% drop in statutory profit to A$5.89 billion for FY25, hit by A$1.11 billion in after-tax charges. Shares have risen about 10% over the past year, modestly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200. Investors face a tense AGM amid executive pay disputes and regulatory penalties.
4 December 2025
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South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 (ASX: S32) Stock on 4 December 2025: Share Price, Cerro Matoso Exit, New ESG Director and 2026–2028 Outlook

South32 shares rose to A$3.53 on the ASX on 4 December 2025, up about 4–5% intraday, following confirmation of the Cerro Matoso nickel refinery sale in Colombia for up to US$100 million. The company also appointed Geoff Healy as an independent director, citing his climate and sustainability experience.
4 December 2025
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Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: PLS Group Rebrand, Lithium Rebound and Heavy Short Interest

Pilbara Minerals (ASX: PLS) Stock Outlook on 4 December 2025: PLS Group Rebrand, Lithium Rebound and Heavy Short Interest

Pilbara Minerals, now rebranding as PLS Group Limited, traded near A$3.89 per share on 3 December 2025, up 55% over 12 months and among the ASX 100’s top performers for November. Short interest remains above 10% of free float, while analyst targets lag at A$3.0. The company’s rally follows a lithium price rebound and strong operational results. The rebrand was formalized in a 28 November ASX filing.
4 December 2025
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WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global (ASX:WTC) Share Price Jumps on Investor Day and RBC Upgrade: 2026 Outlook, Risks and Forecasts

WiseTech Global shares closed at A$74.44 on 4 December, up 2.6% for the day and 13% for the week after an investor day and a major US acquisition. RBC Capital upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing reduced uncertainty around its new commercial model. Shares remain down about 40% year-to-date amid ongoing insider-trading and governance concerns.
4 December 2025
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Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group (ASX: MQG) Stock on 4 December 2025: Dividend Update, Qube Bid and 2026 Outlook

Macquarie Group shares traded near A$195.44 on 4 December 2025, up 1% intraday after confirming a new dividend update and the completed sale of an asset-management franchise to Nomura. The stock remained flat over the week as investors weighed a half-year net profit of A$1.66 billion, a trailing P/E of about 20, and a 3.4% dividend yield.
4 December 2025
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Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) in December 2025: Share Price, Latest News and 2026 Stock Forecast

Northern Star Resources shares traded near A$26.48 on 4 December, up about 71–75% over the past year, far outpacing the ASX 200. The company announced a major renewable energy project for its Kalgoorlie operations, aiming to supply 70% of electricity from wind, solar, and battery storage. Market cap stands at A$25.4 billion. Northern Star paid A$0.55 per share in dividends in 2025.
4 December 2025
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